Hosted/UN_Boundaries (FeatureServer)

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Service Description: The responsibility of clearance of maps is entrusted with the Geospatial Information Section. To request clearance, please contact geospatial@un.org.Given the sensitive nature of representations of States, territories and areas across the world, the present guidance intends to facilitate the consistent and coherent use of terminology, labels, hierarchies, alignments and representations of names and geographies for the preparation of maps under the United Nations imprint.The use of the present guidance and data does not relieve offices of their obligation to seek final clearance.Map DisclaimersThe general disclaimer must be included on all maps and cartographic publications produced under the United Nations imprint.The generic short form disclaimer is mandatory on all maps and must be included below all maps within a publication or website:Generic disclaimer, short formThe boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.The long form disclaimer is used for detailed regional mapping (such as for sensitive areas as Israel) and is not typically used for world or continental maps:Generic disclaimer, long formThe designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.The special disclaimers must be placed in combination to the general disclaimer according to the specific areas which are mapped, as follows:For the area of Jammu and Kashmir:Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.For the area of Sudan and South Sudan:Final boundary between the Republic has not yet been determined.For the area of Abyei:Final status of the Abyei area is not yet determined.For the area of Falkland Islands (Malvinas):A dispute exists between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

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MaxRecordCount: 2000

Supported Query Formats: JSON

Supports Query Data Elements: true

Layers:

Administrative Level 0 Country Boundaries (0)
Administrative Level 1 boundary (1)
Administrative Level 2 boundary (2)
Unsettled Territory (3)
Major Lakes (4)
Countries Separated with associated territories (5)
Countries Combined with associated territories (6)

Tables:

UN_CountryTerritoryRegions (7)

Description: The responsibility of clearance of maps is entrusted with the Geospatial Information Section. To request clearance, please contact geospatial@un.org.Given the sensitive nature of representations of States, territories and areas across the world, the present guidance intends to facilitate the consistent and coherent use of terminology, labels, hierarchies, alignments and representations of names and geographies for the preparation of maps under the United Nations imprint.The use of the present guidance and data does not relieve offices of their obligation to seek final clearance.Map DisclaimersThe general disclaimer must be included on all maps and cartographic publications produced under the United Nations imprint.The generic short form disclaimer is mandatory on all maps and must be included below all maps within a publication or website:Generic disclaimer, short formThe boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.The long form disclaimer is used for detailed regional mapping (such as for sensitive areas as Israel) and is not typically used for world or continental maps:Generic disclaimer, long formThe designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.The special disclaimers must be placed in combination to the general disclaimer according to the specific areas which are mapped, as follows:For the area of Jammu and Kashmir:Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.For the area of Sudan and South Sudan:Final boundary between the Republic has not yet been determined.For the area of Abyei:Final status of the Abyei area is not yet determined.For the area of Falkland Islands (Malvinas):A dispute exists between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

Copyright Text: Produced by: United Nations Geospatial Contributor: UNGIS, UNGSC, Field Missions

Spatial Reference: 4326 (4326)

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